Curious Minds

Henry Crumpton, former leader of the CIA's hunt for the Taliban after 9/11, details his first briefing with President George W. Bush on the invasion of Afghanistan.

Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, discusses the varied social and political cultures that can be found throughout the Middle East.

Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, reflects on the consequences the Arab Spring has had for the Middle East.

Weighing the chances of a two-state solution involving Israel and Palestine.

Henry Crumpton, former head of counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department, assesses the threat level posed by al-Qaida today.

Henry Crumpton, former leader of the initial U.S. response to 9/11, describes missed opportunities to catch Osama bin Laden years before the terrorist attack.

Henry Crumpton, former leader of the hunt for al-Qaida after 9/11, reveals how he learned that U.S. special forces had targeted and killed Osama bin Laden.

Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, examines which countries share an interest in and responsibility for helping Iraq stabilize and rebuild.

Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, discusses strategic U.S. interests in the Middle East today.